River Wear tragedy: Updates, official statements and tributes as three teens die in Sunderland

Three teenagers, including two boys and one girl, have died after an Audi plunged into the River Wear in Sunderland on Tuesday afternoon. The incident triggered a massive 999 response and an extensive search operation. Following the tragedy, an arrest has been made on suspicion of death by dangerous driving. Official statements and tributes have been released as the community mourns the loss of the three young victims involved in the fatal vehicle plunge.